Podcasts about behavioural

What if the most powerful skill in wealth management has nothing to do with finance — and AI can never learn it?In this episode of Insight Is Capital, host Pierre Daillie sits down with Edmund Chien, Behavioural Finance Expert and Coach at Flow Cap Advisory, whose unconventional path — from Ryerson's theatre school to a $70-million book of business — reveals why 93% of what happens in a client meeting is invisible to artificial intelligence. Edmund unpacks the 7-38-55 rule (7% words, 38% tone, 55% body language), shares unforgettable stories about reading the room under pressure, and makes a compelling case that improv comedy is the most underrated professional development tool in financial services today.Chapters0:00 — Introduction: The question advisors are getting wrong about AI 1:37 — Edmund Chien: From theatre school to a $70M book of business 4:02 — The 7-38-55 rule: Why only 7% of communication is words 7:49 — The crossed-arms client: Reading body language to save the meeting 13:22 — Always be opening: Replacing the old sales playbook 15:30 — Behavioural finance and the limbic system: Why pitching too soon backfires 19:47 — Pop culture as rapport: Speaking the language of your client's generation 27:01 — The German client story: How punctuality closed a million-dollar account 34:46 — Introverts vs. extroverts in client-facing finance 40:03 — Myers-Briggs and knowing your own strengths 43:23 — Family office and multigenerational wealth: The highest expression of behavioural finance 49:00 — Why improv training belongs in every advisor's development plan 53:35 — Final advice: Start at Second City, budget for failure, grow for life#BehaviouralFinance #WealthManagement #FinancialAdvisor #AIandFinance #ClientRelationships #EmotionalIntelligence #ImprovForBusiness #SoftSkills #BodyLanguage #HighNetWorth #FamilyOffice #FinancialServices #AdvisorLife #738Rule #InsightIsCapital #AdvisorAnalyst #SalesSkills #MindsetMatters #FinanceLeadership #HumanConnection

Aubrey Masango is joined by clinical psychologist Dr. Malebo Mashaba to unpack pathological lying, the behavioural and psychological signs of persistent deception, and how it differs from everyday dishonesty. Tags: 702, Aubrey Masango show, Aubrey Masango, Bra Aubrey, Psychological Matters, Dr. Malebo Mashaba, Pathological lying, Mythomania, Persistent Deception The Aubrey Masango Show is presented by late night radio broadcaster Aubrey Masango. Aubrey hosts in-depth interviews on controversial political issues and chats to experts offering life advice and guidance in areas of psychology, personal finance and more. All Aubrey’s interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Thank you for listening to this podcast from The Aubrey Masango Show. Listen live on weekdays between 20:00 and 24:00 (SA Time) to The Aubrey Masango Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk between 20:00 and 21:00 (SA Time) https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk Find out more about the show here https://buff.ly/lzyKCv0 and get all the catch-up podcasts https://buff.ly/rT6znsn Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfet Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dementia affects not only the person living with the condition, but also those who care for them. In this episode of 'Understanding Dementia', mental health professional and psychiatric social worker Dr Upasana Barua and neurologist Dr Sonu Bhaskar share practical strategies for managing behavioural changes, ensuring safety and maintaining meaningful connections with a loved one.#sbsaudiopodcast

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In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with Commonwealth Private, we reflect on the bounty of holistic volatility currently being witnessed in the market and how lawyers can and should interpret such fluctuations for their long-term investment strategies. Host Jerome Doraisamy welcomes Chris Watson, Executive Manager of Asset Allocation at Commonwealth Private, to discuss how investors can distinguish market noise from meaningful events. Chris shares what he's watching over the next 12–18 months, and how to interpret labour market resilience amid sector-specific pressures. More importantly, they look at what's happening across the markets and why lawyers should stay the course during periods of market volatility. To learn more about Commonwealth Private, click here. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, X and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email editor@lawyersweekly.com.au

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Afsarah Haque-Hassan and Michelle Clarke discuss management of behavioural issues and the steps and considerations that employers should be thinking about.This discussion covers when to use informal conversations rather than formal disciplinary procedures, why focusing on specific behaviours is often more effective than applying labels, and how managers can avoid common pitfalls when addressing workplace concerns. Michelle and Afsarah also examine the importance of consistency, manager training, and considering wider factors such as disability, wellbeing and neurodiversity before taking action.

Australia's sharemarket may be dominated by a handful of large miners and banks, but there are plenty of opportunities beyond the heavyweights.On this episode of the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Tom Watson is joined by Jamie Hannah, deputy head of investments and capital markets at VanEck, to discuss the risks and rewards offered with small caps and mid caps.00:00 Introduction01:17 What are small caps and mid caps?03:33 Behavioural differences05:07 The mid cap sweet spot06:18 How have small and mid caps performed?08:36 The investment case for smaller companies11:21 How much should investors allocate to small and mid caps?13:19 The key risks of investing in smaller companies15:30 Options for gaining exposure to small and mid caps16:31 Local and international ETF opportunities19:25 Conclusion#friendswithmoney #tomwatson #jamiehannah #investing #smallcaps #midcapsPodcast Links:Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on SpotifyMoney WebsiteYouTube Podcast PlaylistEmail Us: podcast@moneymag.com.auGet stories like this in our newsletter: https://bit.ly/4pKl3ai

Why do some investors remain calm during market volatility while others constantly react to every price movement?In this episode of Talking Trading, Louise Bedford interviews Jonathan Nurick about the psychology behind dividend investing and why focusing on dividend growth instead of daily share prices may help investors make better long-term decisions.Together they explore dividend investing, behavioural finance, investor psychology, long-term wealth creation and why emotional feedback often matters more than market predictions.Key Takeaways• Why watching share prices can damage investing behaviour• The psychology behind dividend investing• Behavioural finance and emotional investing• Dividend growth versus share price growth• Building wealth through consistency rather than excitementIf you're interested in dividend investing, trading psychology, investor psychology, behavioural finance, Australian sharemarket investing, ASX investing or building long-term wealth, this episode offers a fresh perspective that could change the way you invest.Because your greatest investment advantage may come from changing what you pay attention to.----------------------------------------Want to chat with Louise?Most traders fail because they never get personal guidance. Don't be another statistic.Louise says: "Take my short survey at survey.tradinggame.com.au and book your free call. This could be the turning point you've been waiting for."Louise Bedford is a best-selling author of six sharemarket books, host of the Talking Trading podcast, and founder of TradingGame.com.au, one of Australia's leading trading education communities.For over 30 years she has helped traders master trading the Australian sharemarket, technical analysis, and trading psychology so they can build long-term financial independence.www.tradinggame.com.au www.talkingtrading.com.au.FacebookYouTube TwitterLinkedIn

What if understanding regulation could help us spot when politicians are promising the impossible? Regulation sounds simple in theory. Something poses a risk, so we create rules and a regulator to control it. In practice, things get complicated very quickly. It's something we all benefit from, but equally can experience as redtape that prevents us from doing what we think we ought to be able to. On this episode, I'm exploring the inner workings of regulation; so whether you are a regulator, a compliance officer, work in a regulated industry or just a member of the public, this'll help you understand what is and isn't possible and why regulation can often seem ineffective or overbearing.Episode summaryMy guests on this episode are Lyndon Nelson and Gavin Stewart, two highly experienced former financial regulators and authors of Building Better Regulators: The Art of the Impossible.Regulators are expected to protect consumers, maintain stability, encourage competition, support innovation and increasingly promote economic growth. The problem is that those objectives don't always point in the same direction. As Lyndon and Gavin explain, making trade-offs is part of regulation; pretending those trade-offs don't exist is where things become problematic.In our conversation, we explore the tension between rules and principles, why firms don't always respond to regulation in the way regulators expect, and how enforcement involves choices about which cases not to pursue. We also look at regulatory perimeters, the hidden costs of collecting data, and why having more information doesn't necessarily lead to better regulation.We also discuss AI and crypto, behavioural science, consumer protection, international regulation, the temptation to fight the last war, and why regulators need imagination as well as analysis. Ultimately, this is a conversation about regulation as a human system — shaped by incentives, politics, judgement, uncertainty and the behaviour of both regulators and the regulated.Guest biosLyndon Nelson spent 33 years at the Bank of England, much of it working in regulation, and ultimately became Deputy CEO of the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA). Since leaving the Bank, he has worked with organisations including London Business School and the International Monetary Fund.Gavin Stewart began his career as a banking supervisor at the Bank of England before moving to the Financial Services Authority (FSA), where he held a variety of senior roles. He later became Chief Risk Officer at the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and subsequently worked in the private sector.Together, they are the authors of Building Better Regulators: The Art of the Impossible, a book designed to help regulators — and those who interact with them — better understand the practical realities of regulation.LinksBuilding Better Regulators: The Art of the Impossible — book websiteThe Enforcement Game — try the exercise discussed in the episodeLyndon Nelson on LinkedInGavin Stewart on LinkedInAI-Generated Timestamped Summary00:00 Why regulation matters — and the trade-offs politicians often prefer not to acknowledge03:00 Meet Lyndon Nelson and Gavin Stewart05:00 Why they wrote the book — and why regulation is so badly understood07:00 The impossible mandates politicians give regulators10:00 Primary objectives, secondary objectives and the problem of “have regards”14:00 Why understanding regulatory failure doesn't mean letting regulators off the hook18:00 Regulation as a fundamentally human and behavioural endeavour21:00 How firms respond to, interpret and game regulation22:00 Rules vs principles — the impossible search for certainty and flexibility28:00 Enforcement: what happens when regulators have more cases than resources31:00 Choosing whom to enforce against — severity, coverage and the “splash test”34:00 Who are rules really written for — the compliant, the gamers or the criminals?38:00 The regulatory perimeter — and why technology makes boundaries increasingly difficult44:00 BCCI, Barings, Wirecard and FTX: the challenge of regulating across borders48:00 Why more regulatory data doesn't necessarily produce better regulation59:00 The “Maginot Line” problem: regulating to prevent the last crisis rather than the next one 01:01:00 Failure of imagination, stress testing and learning to think the unthinkable 01:04:00 Accountability regimes, senior managers and regulation as an ongoing experiment01:09:00 The industry that interprets regulation — and the strange business of regulatory “Kremlinology” 01:13:00 Who should work for regulators — career regulators, industry secondees and the value of both01:17:00 Should regulators be better at following the standards they impose on others?01:19:00 What “risk-based regulation” actually means — and why regulators struggle to admit they have a risk appetite 01:22:00 Why better public debate about regulation matters — and final thoughts on the book.

Episode 151 – Arousal, Valence and links to Behavioural Signs and Treatment   This episode is inspired by a listener request for me to have a chat about emotional arousal, valence and how these relate to behavioural signs and treatment strategies. I love this topic, which is why I have designed a resource, which you can find in the Trinity Professional Guides E-Book, that talks about exactly this – The Canine and Feline Circumplex of Emotions.   Here's what you'll learn: ·         Definitions of arousal and valence as they relate to Veterinary Behaviour Medicine and The Circumplex of Emotions. ·         Why this resource is a brilliant visual guide for Caregivers and Professionals alike. ·         How we can recognize extremes of arousal and valence and their impact on welfare and wellbeing. ·         Neurotransmitter considerations within this model. ·         How this model can guide our pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment choices.     Find The Canine and Feline Circumplex of Emotions as well as many other useful resources in the Professional Guides E-Book here: https://katrin-jahn.mykajabi.com/trinity-ebook   If you liked this episode of the show, Veterinary Behaviour Chat, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!   Facebook Group: Join The Veterinary Behaviour Community on Facebook   You can CONNECT with me: Website: Visit my website Trinity Veterinary Behaviour Instagram: Follow Trinity Veterinary Behaviour on Instagram Trinity Veterinary Behaviour Facebook: Join us on Trinity Veterinary Behaviour's Facebook page Trinity Veterinary Behaviour YouTube: Subscribe to Trinity Veterinary Behaviour on YouTube LinkedIn Profile: Connect with me on LinkedIn   Thank you for tuning in!

In this podcast, Julia Jäkel discusses her paper 'Emotional and behavioural problems of children born preterm and maternal sensitivity: An individual participant data meta-analysis'. The paper is available here: https://doi.org/10.1111/dmcn.70387 Follow DMCN on Podbean for more:  https://dmcn.podbean.com/ ___ Watch DMCN Podcasts on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2ONCYiC __ DMCN Journal: Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology (DMCN) has defined the field of paediatric neurology and childhood-onset neurodisability for over 60 years. DMCN disseminates the latest clinical research results globally to enhance the care and improve the lives of disabled children and their families.   DMCN Journal - https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/14698749 ___ Find us on Twitter! @mackeithpress - https://twitter.com/mackeithpress

Apply for coaching hereBehavioral psychology in fat lossThe importance of patience and consistencyThe 30-day rule for resultsMindset and personal standardsEnjoying the journey, not just the outcomeOvercoming impatience and frustrationThe role of routines and emotional eatingLong-term mindset in health and fitness

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has laid out his vision for Singapore’s next chapter, with major announcements on family support, housing, manpower and artificial intelligence at the National Day Rally on Aug 23. But as the Government rolls out more support for families, what will this mean for businesses and Singapore’s workforce? Can businesses cope as manpower growth slows, and will greater support for parents help Singapore turn around its record-low fertility rate? At the same time, as AI becomes a bigger part of the push to boost productivity, how can businesses adapt while ensuring workers are not left behind? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Ang Yuit, President of the Association of Small & Medium Enterprises, and Dr Reuben Ng, Behavioural and Data Scientist at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at NUS, to unpack what PM Wong’s announcements mean for families, businesses and workers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why do some marketing campaigns stick in your mind while others disappear the moment you scroll past? Most marketers spend their time asking what they should say. I think the better question is why do people notice, remember and act in the first place? In this episode, I talk about five behavioural psychology effects that quietly shape buying decisions every day. Not as marketing hacks or manipulation tactics, but as practical ways to understand how real people make choices. We'll look at why familiarity builds trust, why distinctive brands are easier to remember, why the cost of doing nothing is often more motivating than the promise of a better future, why concrete language beats vague marketing every time, and why the most trusted brands aren't afraid to admit when they've stuffed up. Along the way, I'll break down campaigns from Specsavers, Cadbury, WWF, Metro Trains and KFC to show these principles in action. If you've ever wondered why some campaigns become part of culture while others vanish without a trace, this episode will change the way you think about marketing. You'll walk away with a sharper understanding of human behaviour and practical ways to build campaigns that people notice, remember and choose. Come say hi If you've ever struggled to make your marketing memorable or wondered why your campaigns aren't cutting through, I want to hear about it. Find me on Instagram → @campaign_del_mar Extras → Get the backstage pass on Substack→ Explore Marketing Circle→ Get Mia's Mini Campaign Planner References mentioned in this episode How Brands Grow by Byron Sharp Specsavers "Should've Gone to Specsavers" Cadbury Gorilla campaign WWF #LastSelfie campaign Metro Trains Dumb Ways to Die KFC FCK campaign This episode was produced by Laura McRae from Podcast Support Services

The final part of the economics series tackles the question every investor asks eventually: can you actually time the market? Evan Lucas's answer starts one step back, with why the market isn't the economy in the first place, and ends somewhere more useful: the behavioural traps that catch investors at every point in the cycle, and the one thing you can actually control.In this episode we'll discuss:

We're pretty good at deciding what we want. The harder part is working out why we want it, whether the goal actually belongs to us, and what we need to do today to move towards it.In this episode, I break down my approach to values, goals, strategy and action, exploring the psychology of self-concordance, behavioural activation and motivation, and how I use this framework to create a realistic morning routine when life is already full.I also introduce Weekly Friction, where this week I'm questioning when social media stops being work and starts becoming scrolling.Research: Sheldon, K. M., & Elliot, A. J. (1999). Goal striving, need satisfaction, and longitudinal well-being: The Self-Concordance Model. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 76(3), 482–497.DOI: 10.1037/0022-3514.76.3.482Sezer, B., et al. (2025). Goal motives, goal-regulatory processes, psychological needs, and well-being: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Motivation Science, 11(3), 259–276.DOI: 10.1037/mot0000366

In this episode with Sweekriti, we discuss her research on low back pain and using nudges to decrease low value care. We explore:The definition of a patient “nudge” and clinician “nudge"How to help people with LBP in the community before presenting to emergency departmentFurther research in managing low back painReducing alerts in EMR

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Dr Dimakatso Maboea, Clinical Psychologist, about navigating behavioural intervention for troubled teenagers. They unpack how parents can recognise when their teenager may need professional support, while also exploring practical ways to build a stronger relationship with their children and better understand their needs, emotions and behaviour. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into the worlds of entertainment and leisure. Thank you for listening to a 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja podcast. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 13:00 to 15:00 (SA Time) to Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/2qKsEfu or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/DTykncj Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In April 2024 25-year-old Kennedi Westcarr-Sabaroche was a social media marketer and mother from East London who was found dead in her car being having been strangled and attacked.  Days before her death, Kennedi told a friend she was “on a break” from her relationship with Gogoa Lois Tape. But Tape lured her to meet him under false pretences and strangled her in the driver's seat of her own car—for eight minutes.   Tape was charged with murder, but prosecutors ultimately accepted a guilty plea to the lesser offence of manslaughter by diminished responsibility. He was sentenced to a hospital order under Section 37 of the Mental Health Act with a restriction order under Section 41. This means he will not serve a day in prison.   In this episode, Laura applies her expertise in behavioural analysis to determine whether there were coercive and controlling behaviours prior to Kennedi's death and examines Tepe's post offence behaviour where he confesses to murder.  Did he have clarity of mind and a consciousness of guilt? Did the court get it right? Just five months after sentencing, there was a move to apply for escorted leave for Tape. Linda is aggrieved and shares and why this is not justice.  In this episode Laura and Linda discuss:  Victimology: Kennedi's life and the person she was beyond the headlines;  The antecedents to Kennedi's death;   Behavioural patterns and warning signs that should never be ignored;   The impact of coercive control and escalating abuse;  The family's experience of the investigation and court process;   The intersection of violent offending, mental illness and public safety;  Why victims and families deserve to be heard;  What needs to change to better protect women and prevent future homicides.   #KennediWestcarrSabaroche #CrimeAnalyst #LauraRichards #DomesticAbuse #CoerciveControl #MaleViolence #Femicide #Expert #Analysis #Victimology #HomicidePrevention #TrueCrime #Podcast   Clip   https://www.tiktok.com/@yeamasaphar3/video/7607190671186726166?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc   Support Crime Analyst   If you value these conversations, please follow, rate, and review Crime Analyst wherever you listen to podcasts. Sharing episodes helps us educate more people about coercive control, stalking, domestic abuse and homicide prevention.   For exclusive episodes, live events and behind-the-scenes content, join the Crime Analyst Squad on Patreon.   Laura's Resources and Training information:  www.dashriskchecklist.com    www.thelaurarichards.com      Crime Analyst YouTube, Socials and Website      YouTube @crimeanalyst       Facebook Crime Analyst Podcast      Instagram @crimeanalyst @laurarichards999      Threads @crimeanalyst      X @thecrimeanalyst @laurarichards999       TikTok @crimeanalystpod      Website www.crime-analyst.com       Leave a 5* Review https://www.crime-analyst.com/reviews/new/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why do some international courts wield broad authority while others face pushback or fade into irrelevance? The Authority of International Courts: A Behavioural Framework (Hart Publishing, 2026) by Dr. Dana Burchardt provides novel theoretical and empirical insights into this question. It offers a fresh, interdisciplinary perspective on the authority of international courts, drawing from law, political science and behavioural research. It develops, in Part I, a theoretical model and analytical framework for assessing these questions. The model explains how authority relationships between courts and their audiences—such as states, NGOs, individual applicants, and domestic courts—are formed, maintained, or contested. In Part II, the book applies this analytical framework to in-depth case studies of two selected international courts: the European Court of Human Rights and the Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States. These studies not only provide deeper insights into the authority of these courts but also demonstrate how the analytical framework can be applied to other international courts to generate an enhanced understanding of international court authority. The book sheds new light on why some courts enjoy enduring authority and others face pushback, offering powerful tools for understanding the behaviour of international courts and their audiences. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Why do some international courts wield broad authority while others face pushback or fade into irrelevance? The Authority of International Courts: A Behavioural Framework (Hart Publishing, 2026) by Dr. Dana Burchardt provides novel theoretical and empirical insights into this question. It offers a fresh, interdisciplinary perspective on the authority of international courts, drawing from law, political science and behavioural research. It develops, in Part I, a theoretical model and analytical framework for assessing these questions. The model explains how authority relationships between courts and their audiences—such as states, NGOs, individual applicants, and domestic courts—are formed, maintained, or contested. In Part II, the book applies this analytical framework to in-depth case studies of two selected international courts: the European Court of Human Rights and the Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States. These studies not only provide deeper insights into the authority of these courts but also demonstrate how the analytical framework can be applied to other international courts to generate an enhanced understanding of international court authority. The book sheds new light on why some courts enjoy enduring authority and others face pushback, offering powerful tools for understanding the behaviour of international courts and their audiences. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

Why do some international courts wield broad authority while others face pushback or fade into irrelevance? The Authority of International Courts: A Behavioural Framework (Hart Publishing, 2026) by Dr. Dana Burchardt provides novel theoretical and empirical insights into this question. It offers a fresh, interdisciplinary perspective on the authority of international courts, drawing from law, political science and behavioural research. It develops, in Part I, a theoretical model and analytical framework for assessing these questions. The model explains how authority relationships between courts and their audiences—such as states, NGOs, individual applicants, and domestic courts—are formed, maintained, or contested. In Part II, the book applies this analytical framework to in-depth case studies of two selected international courts: the European Court of Human Rights and the Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States. These studies not only provide deeper insights into the authority of these courts but also demonstrate how the analytical framework can be applied to other international courts to generate an enhanced understanding of international court authority. The book sheds new light on why some courts enjoy enduring authority and others face pushback, offering powerful tools for understanding the behaviour of international courts and their audiences. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/law

Why do some international courts wield broad authority while others face pushback or fade into irrelevance? The Authority of International Courts: A Behavioural Framework (Hart Publishing, 2026) by Dr. Dana Burchardt provides novel theoretical and empirical insights into this question. It offers a fresh, interdisciplinary perspective on the authority of international courts, drawing from law, political science and behavioural research. It develops, in Part I, a theoretical model and analytical framework for assessing these questions. The model explains how authority relationships between courts and their audiences—such as states, NGOs, individual applicants, and domestic courts—are formed, maintained, or contested. In Part II, the book applies this analytical framework to in-depth case studies of two selected international courts: the European Court of Human Rights and the Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States. These studies not only provide deeper insights into the authority of these courts but also demonstrate how the analytical framework can be applied to other international courts to generate an enhanced understanding of international court authority. The book sheds new light on why some courts enjoy enduring authority and others face pushback, offering powerful tools for understanding the behaviour of international courts and their audiences. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Why do start-ups fail? And what if more of those failures are avoidable than we think? There is an enormous mythology around start-ups. Perhaps the biggest is the often-repeated claim that 90% of them fail — as if failure is simply the natural, almost inevitable price of trying to build something new. My guest on this episode of The Decision-Making Studio Podcast is Dr Bernard Bulkin OBE. Bernie spent more than two decades in venture capital, investing in Silicon Valley and London. He's been an angel investor, a founder and a company leader, and has served on boards ranging from start-ups to large public companies. He's also an Emeritus Professorial Fellow at the University of Cambridge and has served as a Vice President of the Energy Institute. And, as his biography rather refreshingly points out, he has also founded, led and invested in companies that have failed. His book is Why Start-Ups Fail: Avoiding the Traps on the Path to Commercial Success. And I think it's a rather counter-cultural business book. Bernie's argument is not that start-ups don't fail. Of course they do. It's that many of the reasons they fail are understandable, and, crucially, avoidable. If you're a founder, or thinking about starting a business, Bernie offers something approaching a masterclass here in why start-ups fail and what can be done differently. But this isn't really a business podcast. The Decision-Making Studio is about decisions and uncertainty. And what interested me in Bernie's work is what happens when you look beneath the start-up context. We talk about engineers and the particular ways they can think about businesses. We talk about money, and why most start-ups need more than they think they do. We get into behavioural science, myths and assumptions, and self-awareness: understanding yourself, your own limitations, and the role that plays in the decisions you make. So yes, this is something of a masterclass in start-ups. But it's also a conversation about something much broader: why failure is not always inevitable, how our own thinking can help create it, and whether, by understanding the traps we repeatedly fall into, we might make better decisions. In start-ups, certainly. But well beyond them too. In this episode (00:03:00) Why do start-ups fail? (00:10:00) The 'horrible premise' of a business based on failure (00:21:00) Why start-up failure is not inevitable (00:32:00) Engineers, founders and ways of thinking (00:44:00) Money, investment and the power law (00:56:00) Behavioural science, judgement and the Theranos case (01:09:00) Self-awareness and better decision-making Chapter timings are approximate. Links and resources Bernie Bulkin and Why Start-Ups Fail Why Start-Ups Fail — Bloomsbury Bernie Bulkin — Bloomsbury author profile The Power Law: Venture Capital and the Art of Disruption — Sebastian Mallaby An examination of venture capital and the power-law dynamics that shape the industry. The Power Law — Penguin 7 Powers: The Foundations of Business Strategy — Hamilton Helmer Helmer's framework for understanding the persistent sources of competitive advantage. 7 Powers — official website Theranos and Elizabeth Holmes The Theranos case comes up in our discussion of technology, leadership, governance and the stories that can take hold around start-ups. For a detailed account, see John Carreyrou's Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup. Bad Blood — Penguin Random House More from Bernie Professor Bernie Bulkin — Murray Edwards College, Cambridge  

New research reveals that small-spotted catsharks -- animals with a remarkable built-in ability to sense electromagnetic fields -- show measurable behavioral changes when exposed to the kind of EMF produced by subsea power cables. In this episode, I break down a 2025 study published in Marine Environmental Research by Hermans and colleagues, which exposed fourteen individual catsharks to field-relevant electromagnetic field levels and tracked their swimming behavior using advanced statistical modeling. The sharks showed no dramatic avoidance response, but they did spend significantly less time actively moving during direct current field exposure -- a subtle but meaningful shift that raises important questions about marine ecosystems and our expanding offshore energy infrastructure. In This Episode Why sharks are uniquely sensitive to electromagnetic fields -- and what that tells us about EMF biology more broadly What the 2025 catshark study actually found, including the difference between AC and DC field effects on behavior Why subtle behavioral changes in wildlife may matter more than dramatic ones -- and what that means for how we study EMF Featured Study Read the full study: From subsea power cable to small-spotted catshark Scyliorhinus canicula: Behavioural effects of electromagnetic fields in tank experiments See all studies at shieldyourbody.com/research

Behavioural science meets marketing mishaps back in episode 46 with Phill Agnew. As a specialist in testing what really works in ads, Phill exposes how well intentioned campaigns often push audiences in exactly the wrong direction. He unpacks the idea of negative social proof, where highlighting how many people binge drink, steal from parks or ignore donation prompts can actually signal that this behaviour is normal and acceptable. Phill shares stories from university alcohol campaigns, an American park full of disappearing petrified wood and even the familiar fundraising banner on Wikipedia to show how this plays out in the real world. He then explains how a small shift in wording, audience framing and local proof can dramatically change response rates. For marketers who love data but still rely on gut feel when choosing headlines, this conversation offers a smarter way to use social proof without accidentally encouraging the behaviour you are trying to reduce. Here's the link to the full episode 46.Send us Fan MailIs your strategy still right in 2026? Book a free 15-min no obligation discovery call with our host:

A new study found that small-spotted catsharks exposed to electromagnetic fields from subsea power cables showed a twenty-five percent reduction in transit time during direct current field exposure -- a subtle but measurable behavioral shift in animals that rely on electromagnetic sensing for survival. In this episode, I break down what a two thousand twenty-five marine biology study tells us about how living organisms respond to artificial electromagnetic fields in their environment. We look at what the researchers found, why elasmobranchs make such a revealing test subject, and what this kind of science means for how we think about EMF and biology more broadly. In This Episode Why sharks are uniquely sensitive to electromagnetic fields -- and what that sensitivity reveals What researchers found when catsharks were exposed to field-relevant EMF levels from subsea power cables How Hidden Markov Models helped detect behavioral shifts that standard observation would miss Featured Study Read the full study: From subsea power cable to small-spotted catshark Scyliorhinus canicula: Behavioural effects of electromagnetic fields in tank experiments See all studies at shieldyourbody.com/research

What happens when two people who spend their careers thinking about human behaviour meet in a London pub and start complaining about conferences? Apparently, they decide to organise one.Episode SummaryIn this episode I'm joined by David Grosse, founder of behavioural risk advisory firm Behavor, to talk about The Unconvention, an event we're creating together that aims to rethink how conversations about risk, culture and human behaviour actually happen. But this isn't just an episode about an event.David and I explore why organisations continue to treat behavioural risk as a niche topic, despite human decision-making sitting at the heart of almost every organisational failure. We discuss why so many conferences on culture and conduct feel formulaic, why measuring culture through board packs can miss the point entirely, and why stories often reveal far more than statistics ever can.Along the way we touch on Silicon Valley Bank, Plato's Cave, behavioural science, organisational culture, productive discomfort, and why the best events might leave you with fewer certainties than when you arrived.If you're curious about The Unconvention, or simply interested in why we think there has to be a better way to have these conversations, I hope you'll enjoy listening.LinksDavid on LinkedIn David's company Behavor The Unconvention Website and ticketing site.AI-Generated Timestamped summary00:00 – Christian introduces the episode and explains how a conversation in a London pub led to the creation of The Unconvention.02:20 – David shares his journey from chartered accountant and banker to behavioural risk specialist, and explains why human behaviour became the focus of his work.05:30 – Why behavioural risk still isn't taken as seriously as other forms of risk, despite sitting behind so many organisational failures.11:30 – Christian and David discuss what's wrong with many industry conferences, from scripted panels to sponsor-led agendas, and why they rarely change anyone's thinking.18:00 – The conversation turns to culture, governance and why dashboards and board packs can never fully capture human behaviour.24:30 – Stories, rather than statistics alone, often provide the richest insights into how organisations really work.29:00 – The origins of The Unconvention and the principles behind creating an event that deliberately breaks with conference convention35:30 – Why attendees are being invited to help shape the event, and how behavioural thinking has influenced everything from the format to the ticketing model.42:00 – Christian and David discuss what they hope participants will take away: curiosity, productive discomfort and conversations that continue long after the event ends.48:45 – Final details on The Unconvention, where to find David, and the unexpectedly simple story behind the name "Behavor".

In this episode, host Gisela Assis (Nurse, Brazil) is joined by Kristine Talley (Nurse, United States) and Janie Thompson (Nurse, Australia) to discuss a recent review of evidence into lifestyle and behavioral interventions for urinary incontinence in frail older adults. It is based on an article in the Continence journal Volume 13 2025. New research, clinical guidelines or clinical trials were considered since the 7th International Consultation on Incontinence (ICI). It was found that the evidence remains limited in this population group despite the significant impact of urinary incontinence on the frail older adults: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772973725000062  Together, the panel explores the current state of evidence in this important area, highlighting that, despite the significant impact of urinary incontinence on frail older adults, evidence for effective interventions in this population remains limited. The discussion also reflects on implications for clinical practice and future research priorities. ICS PodcastThrough its annual meeting and journal, the International Continence Society (ICS) has been advancing multidisciplinary continence research and education worldwide since 1971.Over 3,000 Urologists, Uro-gynaecologists, Physiotherapists, Nurses and Research Scientists make up ICS, a thriving society dedicated to incontinence and pelvic floor disorders. The Society is growing every day and welcomes you to join us. If you join today, you'll enjoy substantial discounts on ICS Annual Meeting registrations and free journal submissions.Joining ICS is like being welcomed into a big family. Get to know the members and become involved in a vibrant, supportive community of healthcare professionals, dedicated to making a real difference to the lives of people with incontinence.

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New research on small-spotted catsharks exposed to electromagnetic fields from subsea power cables reveals surprising behavioral changes that could reshape our understanding of EMF effects on marine life. As offshore wind farms expand globally, understanding how electromagnetic fields from underwater power cables affect marine ecosystems becomes critical. This episode explores groundbreaking research on shark behavior and what it tells us about EMF exposure in aquatic environments. In This Episode How sharks use electromagnetic fields for navigation and hunting Behavioral changes observed in controlled EMF exposure experiments What marine research reveals about electromagnetic field sensitivity Featured Study Read the full study: From subsea power cable to small-spotted catshark Scyliorhinus canicula: Behavioural effects of electromagnetic fields in tank experiments See all studies at shieldyourbody.com/research

In Part 2 of my extended conversation with Richard Dolan, we move beyond disclosure politics and into some of the deepest questions surrounding the UFO phenomenon.We discuss whether some aspects of the phenomenon may be darker than many researchers are willing to admit, why Richard believes humanity may be facing challenges of its own making, and what decades of UFO and USO reports suggest about the behaviour of the intelligence behind these encounters.Drawing on research from his new book, A History of USOs Volume 2, Richard explains how studying patterns across thousands of cases has changed his understanding of the phenomenon and what it may reveal about the long-term presence of these objects around our planet.We also discuss:  Whether the phenomenon has our best interests at heart   The listener question asking if Richard is "holding something back"   Alien behaviour and adaptation   Humanity's future and technological dependence   Why Richard fears human actions more than non-human intelligence   Historical and modern USO cases   Underwater UFO encounters   Behavioural patterns across decades of sightings   The USS Franklin D. Roosevelt case   How Richard researched and analysed thousands of reports   What the data may reveal about the phenomenon's intentions  This is Part 2 of a special extended conversation with Richard Dolan.Richards new book - https://amzn.eu/d/0f8bTqTs

What happens when a COVID-19 antiviral drug trial gets misclassified as electromagnetic field research? This episode explores a fascinating case of database categorization gone wrong. I'm diving into what appears to be a significant database error where the RECOVERY trial -- a study testing COVID antivirals molnupiravir and nirmatrelvir-ritonavir -- ended up categorized as EMF research on small-spotted catsharks. This mix-up highlights crucial issues about research integrity and the importance of proper study classification in scientific databases. In This Episode How a COVID drug trial got labeled as shark EMF research Why database accuracy matters for scientific credibility What this teaches us about verifying research claims Featured Study Read the full study: From subsea power cable to small-spotted catshark Scyliorhinus canicula: Behavioural effects of electromagnetic fields in tank experiments See all studies at shieldyourbody.com/research

Why is it so hard to stop people playing vides, music or phone calls out loud on public transport — and what does that tell us about changing human behaviour? Show Summary This episode of The Human Risk Podcast is a little different. It is a cross-cast from The Freewheeling Podcast, hosted by Thomas Ableman, in which I join Thomas to tackle a problem raised by the show's most important listener: his mum.The issue? People using phones, videos, music and speaker calls out loud on trains and buses. What begins as a seemingly small transport etiquette problem quickly becomes a much bigger conversation about social norms, antisocial behaviour, customer experience, incentives, enforcement and the limits of signage. In our discussion, we explore why simply telling people to stop may not work, how reactance can make things worse, and why transport operators need to think more creatively about behaviour change.Along the way, we consider quiet carriages, “electronic entertainment carriages”, cheap headphones, better-targeted messaging, staff intervention, social media campaigns and the wider question of whether public transport operators are responsible for the behaviour of the humans they carry.The Freewheeling Podcast The Freewheeling Podcast  is a show for transport change-makers. It explores how we can move forwards faster, bringing listeners fresh voices, new ideas and unconventional thinking.While it has a strong focus on transport and mobility, the show also ranges into entrepreneurship, politics, public policy, cities and how systems can be designed to work better for the people who use them.Links The Freewheeling Podcast - https://www.freewheeling.info/the-freewheeling-podcastThomas on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasableman/

You've read the productivity books. You've optimised your mornings. But what if the whole thing is backwards? Self-improvement content is everywhere, yet it almost universally focuses on extracting more value from yourself. This episode flips that. Drawing on behavioural psychology and a surprisingly useful analogy about cells and organs, Sam makes the case that the most effective thing you can do for your own growth is to become genuinely useful to the people around you. Not as a strategy. As a mindset. The inversion is simple: stop asking what moves you forward and start asking what moves others forward. Turns out, they're the same question. Why connection is as fundamental a skill as walking or talking How organisations actually hold together — and what that means for you Why kindness isn't soft advice; it's the core engine of sustainable success If the self-improvement content you've consumed hasn't quite stuck, this one might be the missing piece. SPONSORS

A COVID-19 antiviral drug trial somehow ended up categorized as electromagnetic field research in a major scientific database. This episode explores what happens when research gets misclassified and why accurate categorization matters for meaningful health research. We examine the RECOVERY trial's actual findings on COVID antivirals and discuss the broader implications for how we organize and interpret scientific evidence. In This Episode How a COVID drug trial was mistakenly labeled as EMF research What the RECOVERY trial actually found about antiviral treatments Why proper research categorization matters for public health Featured Study Read the full study: From subsea power cable to small-spotted catshark Scyliorhinus canicula: Behavioural effects of electromagnetic fields in tank experiments See all studies at shieldyourbody.com/research

What happens when a COVID-19 antiviral drug trial gets misclassified as electromagnetic field research? This episode explores a fascinating case study in research database accuracy. I examine how the RECOVERY trial -- which tested molnupiravir and nirmatrelvir-ritonavir in over one thousand COVID patients -- somehow ended up categorized as EMF research. This mix-up reveals important lessons about research integrity, database management, and why careful verification matters in health science. In This Episode The RECOVERY trial's actual findings on COVID antivirals How research databases can go wrong Why proper study categorization matters for health research Featured Study Read the full study: From subsea power cable to small-spotted catshark Scyliorhinus canicula: Behavioural effects of electromagnetic fields in tank experiments See all studies at shieldyourbody.com/research

What if the best way to improve cybersecurity — or any other form of human risk — wasn't another policy, training course, or piece of technology, but a board game?  That's the kind of question my guest, Jill Wick, loves asking.Episode Summary Jill is a cybersecurity awareness consultant, business psychologist, podcaster, and author. Her work sits at the intersection of psychology, marketing, behavioural science, and cybersecurity, and she is passionate about helping organisations understand that security is fundamentally a human challenge, not simply a technical one. Drawing on her experience in fraud prevention and her academic background in business psychology, Jill explains why traditional approaches to awareness often fail, why experimentation matters, and how a simple Snakes and Ladders-inspired game can create meaningful conversations about risk and decision-making. The discussion ranges far beyond cybersecurity. We explore creativity, curiosity, communication, organisational culture, social media, learning, and the challenge of measuring success when the outcome you're seeking is something that doesn't happen. Key TopicsIn this episode, we discuss:Why cybersecurity is ultimately a human problem rather than a technology problemThe psychology behind phishing, scams, and social engineeringWhy more policies and more training often fail to change behaviourHow unclear policies can create confusion instead of complianceThe role of curiosity, creativity, and experimentation in risk managementHow games can create psychologically safe environments for learningThe importance of conversation and peer learning in awareness programmesWhat compliance, safety, conduct, and operational risk professionals can learn from cybersecurity awarenessWhy awareness professionals should think more like marketersThe value of experimentation, iteration, and A/B testingHow social media can help build communities around important ideasWhy measuring engagement may be just as important as measuring failuresGuest BiographyJill Wick is a cybersecurity awareness consultant, business psychologist, author, and podcast host who specialises in the human side of cybersecurity. Drawing on a background in fraud prevention and behavioural science, she helps organisations build stronger security cultures through creative, engaging approaches that go beyond traditional training and compliance. Known for her innovative use of games, psychology, and marketing techniques, Jill is a passionate advocate for making cybersecurity awareness more human, effective, and enjoyableLinksJill's LinkedIn profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-wick/Jill's website - https://www.jillwick.com/Cyber & Psych, Jill's podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/5uteiqHvCTGCVtCsKCzGJ6?si=322ef51fd6a3423c&nd=1&dlsi=c6d8309550784df9Security-Awareness-Tools, Jill's book - https://www.isbn.de/buch/9783658511111/security-awareness-toolsAI-Generated Timestamped Outline00:00 – Introduction02:15 – Jill's background: From fraud prevention and business psychology to cybersecurity awareness.05:30 – Understanding why people fall for scams, phishing attacks, and social engineering.06:00 – Why cybersecurity is fundamentally a human problem, not just a technical one.08:00 – The limitations of rules, policies, and traditional awareness training.12:00 – The origin of Jill's cybersecurity board game and why simplicity matters.14:00 – How games create psychologically safe conversations and improve learning.19:30 – The game as a conversation tool: building culture, peer learning, and engagement.22:00 – Creativity, curiosity, and the courage to experiment with new approaches.26:00 – What cybersecurity awareness can learn from marketing, advertising, and A/B testing.35:30 – Why awareness and technology must work together rather than compete.41:30 – New projects: workshops, events, games, and Jill's forthcoming book Security Awareness Tools.44:00 – Lessons for compliance and risk professionals: attention is a limited resource.51:00 – Measuring success: engagement, participation, reporting, and positive signals.

Sie sind so wichtig für unsere psychische Gesundheit, und doch vernachlässigen wir Hobbys oft. Aber was hält uns eigentlich auf: Keine Zeit, noch nicht das richtige gefunden - oder vielleicht die Angst, nicht gut genug zu sein? Leon und Atze sprechen heute darüber, warum die besten Hobbys merkwürdig sind, wieso wir uns mehr Mittelmäßigkeit zutrauen sollten, und wie man das passende Hobby für sich findet. Fühlt euch gut betreut Leon & Atze Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leonwindscheid/ https://www.instagram.com/atzeschroeder_offiziell/ Mehr zu unseren Werbepartnern findet ihr hier: https://linktr.ee/betreutesfuehlen Tickets: Atze: https://www.atzeschroeder.de/#termine Leon: https://leonwindscheid.de/tour/ Quellen Was die Deutschen in ihrer Freizeit machen, lässt sich im “Freizeitmonitor 2025” nachlesen: https://www.stiftungfuerzukunftsfragen.de/freizeit-monitor-2025/ Das Paper des amerikanischen Psychiaters über Hobbys während des zweiten Weltkriegs: Menninger, W. C. (1942). Psychological aspects of hobbies: A contribution to civilian morale. American Journal of Psychiatry, 99(1), 122-129. In der Süddeutschen Zeitung schreibt Christina Berndt über Hobbys: https://www.sueddeutsche.de/wissen/hobbys-glueck-arbeit-vorbild-freizeit-li.3325267?reduced=tr Die Idee der “atelischen” Aktivitäten stammt von dem Philosophen Kieran Setiva, nachzulesen im Buch “4000 Wochen: Das Leben ist zu kurz für Zeitmanagement” von Oliver Burkeman Das Review zu Hobbys: Fancourt, D., Aughterson, H., Finn, S., Walker, E., & Steptoe, A. (2021). How leisure activities affect health: a narrative review and multi-level theoretical framework of mechanisms of action. The Lancet Psychiatry, 8(4), 329-339. Die Längsschnittstudie zum Effekt von Hobbys auf Depressionen: Fancourt, D., Opher, S., & de Oliveira, C. (2020). Fixed-effects analyses of time-varying associations between hobbies and depression in a longitudinal cohort study: support for social prescribing?. Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, 89(2), 111-113. Das Review zur Wirksamkeit von Verhaltensaktivierung bei Depression: Uphoff, E., Ekers, D., Robertson, L., Dawson, S., Sanger, E., South, E., ... & Churchill, R. (2020). Behavioural activation therapy for depression in adults. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, (7). Von der “grindification” der Hobbys spricht der Youtuber “Alastair” in diesem Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHAqhP8EeYQ Die Verteidigung der Mittelmäßigkeit von Tim Wu in der New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/29/opinion/sunday/in-praise-of-mediocrity.html Zum Trend der “cozy” Hobbys im Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/sep/04/crafts-are-like-medicine-gen-z-and-the-rapid-rise-of-cosy-hobbies The Atlantic über Produktivität von Hobbys: https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2022/01/history-hobbies-america-productivity-leisure/621150/ Goethe-Institut über den Hobby-Boom während der Pandemie: https://www.goethe.de/prj/mis/de/lei/21904663.html Redaktion: Mia Mertens Produktion: Murmel Productions

A COVID-19 antiviral drug trial somehow ended up categorized as electromagnetic field research in a major database. Today I explore what happens when research gets miscategorized and why proper study classification matters for understanding EMF health effects. This database error highlights a bigger issue: how we organize and interpret scientific evidence in the digital age. In This Episode How a COVID drug trial got labeled as EMF research Why database accuracy matters for health research What this reveals about research quality control Featured Study Read the full study: From subsea power cable to small-spotted catshark Scyliorhinus canicula: Behavioural effects of electromagnetic fields in tank experiments See all studies at shieldyourbody.com/research

What happens when a COVID-19 antiviral drug trial gets misclassified as electromagnetic field research? Today we explore a fascinating case study in how scientific databases can go wrong. I'm examining what appears to be a significant categorization error in EMF research databases -- where a clinical trial testing COVID treatments somehow ended up labeled as shark behavior research related to subsea power cables. This mix-up reveals important lessons about research integrity and the challenges of maintaining accurate scientific databases. In This Episode How the RECOVERY trial tested COVID antivirals in over one thousand patients Why proper study categorization matters for meaningful research synthesis What this teaches us about verifying research relevance before drawing conclusions Featured Study Read the full study: From subsea power cable to small-spotted catshark Scyliorhinus canicula: Behavioural effects of electromagnetic fields in tank experiments See all studies at shieldyourbody.com/research

A COVID-19 antiviral drug trial somehow ended up categorized as electromagnetic field research in a major database. This episode explores what happens when medical studies get misclassified and why proper research categorization matters for understanding EMF health effects. I examine the RECOVERY trial that tested two COVID medications and discuss the broader implications for research quality and evidence synthesis. In This Episode How a COVID drug trial was mistakenly labeled as EMF research What the RECOVERY trial actually tested and found Why database accuracy matters for scientific understanding Featured Study Read the full study: From subsea power cable to small-spotted catshark Scyliorhinus canicula: Behavioural effects of electromagnetic fields in tank experiments See all studies at shieldyourbody.com/research

Warning, you'll hear a lie in this episode.  You won't be told it's a lie.  And 29% of those who listen probably won't spot the lie. But if you listen till the end, you'll learn the proven tips to spot lies like these.  Today on Nudge, Professor Richard Wiseman explains:  1) How to spot a liar  2) What makes someone lucky  3) If we're really separated by six connections  4) And why enlarged pupils made men buy books --- Richard's book Quirkology: https://amzn.to/4shYOJ6  Richard's book 59 Seconds: https://amzn.to/3Pf9pWI  Richard's SubStack: https://richardwiseman.substack.com/  Join 11,934 readers of the Nudge Newsletter: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/mailing-list Unlock the Nudge Vaults: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/vaults Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phill-agnew/ --- Today's sources:  DePaulo, B. M., & Morris, W. L. (2004). Discerning lies from truths: Behavioural cues to deception and the indirect pathway of intuition. In P. A. Granhag & L. A. Strömwall (Eds.), The detection of deception in forensic contexts (pp. 15–40). Cambridge University Press. The Global Deception Research Team. (2006). A world of lies. Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, 37(1), 60–74. Milgram, S. (1967). The small-world problem. Psychology Today, 1, 61–67. Stewart, J. E., II. (1980). Defendant's attractiveness as a factor in the outcome of criminal trials: An observational study. Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 10(4), 348–361. Vrij, A. (2000). Detecting lies and deceit: The psychology of lying and the implications for professional practice. John Wiley & Sons. Wiseman, R. (1995). The Megalab truth test. Nature, 373, 391. Wiseman, R. (2003, June 4). It really is a small world that we live in. The Daily Telegraph, p. 16.

Send us Fan Mail There is a kind of heartbreak that doesn't look dramatic from the outside. It's when someone you love is still alive, but the person you knew seems unreachable. You've tried rehab, therapy, boundaries, and waiting. And still nothing changes. This episode is for families who have been through all of that, and are wondering what comes next. Mark Astor, a Florida behavioral health attorney and former prosecutor, offers a grounded, compassionate look at what families can actually do when traditional treatment paths have fallen short. From understanding how addiction and severe mental illness affect decision-making, to knowing when legal intervention may be an option, this conversation is honest, practical, and rooted in care. About the Guest: Mark Astor is a partner at Astor Simovitch Law and a licensed Florida attorney with over 25 years of experience in behavioral health law. A former Palm Beach County Assistant State Attorney, he now dedicates his practice to helping families navigate crises involving addiction, severe mental illness, and failed recovery. He is also the host of The Journey with Mark Astor podcast and has been recognised by USA Today for his work in mental health and addiction-related law. Key Takeaways: Waiting for a loved one to "hit rock bottom" can be a dangerous approach. When someone's mind has been significantly affected by addiction or mental illness, the family's readiness to act may matter more than the individual's readiness to seek help. Recovery is a process, not an event. Short-term treatment alone rarely leads to lasting change. A clinically appropriate setting, medication compliance, continued therapy, and a structured continuum of care are all part of a longer journey. Legal intervention is not about control. When a family explores court-ordered treatment options, it is because they are making a decision their loved one is currently unable to make for themselves. That is a form of love, not domination. The stigma around mental illness and addiction has reduced considerably. Behavioural health challenges do not discriminate by background, income, or status, and more people are beginning to understand that. Families who feel guilty about considering legal options deserve to be heard. Going to court is an unfamiliar and frightening step, and that fear is understandable. But for many families, it has been the decision that changed everything. Treatment does work, when it is the right facility, when medications are taken as prescribed, and when the full continuum of care is followed through with commitment from everyone involved. Connect With Mark Astor: Website: https://mentalhealthaddictionlawfirm.com/  Baker Act Attorneys: https://bakeractattorneys.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markastor/  Episode Chapters: [00:00] Introduction: When Waiting Is Not the Same as Caring [06:00] From Prosecutor to Advocate: What the Criminal Justice System Taught Mark [ 09:45] The "Rock Bottom" Myth: Why Families May Need to Act First [13:00] How Addiction and Mental Illness Affect Decision-Making Capacity [16:00] What Recovery Actually Looks Like: The Continuum of Care (approx.) [19:00] When Legal Intervention Becomes an Option (approx.) [23:00] Letting Go of Stigma and Guilt (approx.) [25:30] Love With Structure: Closing Thoughts and Where to Find Help (approx.)   Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This episode is produced for educational and informational purposes only. All views expressed by the guest are their personal opinions alone and do not represent the views of the host or Healthy Mind by Avik™. The Network does not verify, endorse, or assume responsibility for any guest statements. Nothing in this episode constitutes medical, legal, financial, or professional advice, please consult a qualified professional before making any decisions. Listeners are encouraged to engage critically and independently with all content do not consume blindly. Use this content as a starting point for your own reflection and research, not as a substitute for professional guidance. Third-party content is referenced under fair use for informational purposes only. Guest speakers are solely responsible for their own statements. If you have concerns about any content, please contact us here By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here. Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it's become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, storyteller, survivor, and wellness advocate. With over 6500+ episodes and 200K+ global listeners, we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.

Thanks to Imron Corporation for hosting this live episode of Stop the Killing at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, recorded in January 2025.What do a vehicle attack in New Orleans…a car explosion in Las Vegas…and a targeted assassination in New York…all have in common?More than you think.In this special live episode — recorded on the field at SoFi Stadium in January 2025 — Sarah and Katherine break down three recent, high-profile cases and reveal the patterns that link them.Because while the headlines call them different things — terrorism, explosion, assassination — the reality is much simpler, and much more important:They are all acts of targeted violence.And if we understand the patterns, we have a chance to stop them.A vehicle used as a weapon.14 people killed. Dozens injured. How the attacker carried out reconnaissance beforehand Why temporary security gaps (like removed bollards) mattered The warning signs that were there before the attack How planning and opportunity collided in real timeA shocking incident outside a Trump hotel just hours later. Why this was not what it first appeared to be The role of mental health and personal crisis How quickly speculation can spiral into misinformation The difference between targeted violence and self-directed harmA calculated, premeditated killing in broad daylight. 10 days of surveillance before the attack The escape plan — and where it unraveled How digital footprints helped track the suspect The disturbing rise of online glorification after violent acts These incidents may look different — but the behaviour patterns are the same Targeted violence is almost always planned, not spontaneous The warning signs are there — but often missed or dismissed Prevention starts with recognising changes in behaviour The public plays a critical role, often without realising itAcross all three cases, one theme stands out:Behavioural change. Sudden isolation Dropping off the radar Changes in routine, work, or communication Fixation on a person, place, or grievanceThese are the signals that matter — whether someone is heading toward harming others or themselves. Most active attacks are over in minutes The opportunity to stop them is before they begin Prevention is always a shared responsibilityThis is not about fear.It is about awareness.This episode was recorded live in January 2025 during the Imron Safety and Security Conference in Los Angeles, surrounded by experts, practitioners, and innovators working on real-world solutions.We had a brilliant experience with the team at Imron Corporation — from the staff to the exhibitors, the conversations, and the technology on show.If you are serious about understanding where safety and security is heading, these summits are genuinely worth your time. They bring together industry leaders, law enforcement, and cutting-edge technology in a way that sparks real collaboration.Find out more about upcoming summits here:https://imron.com/pages/imron-security-and-safety-summit-detroit Follow Stop the Killing on Apple or Spotify Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it Leave a review to help more people find the showDifferent headlines.Same patterns.And the more we understand them, the better chance we have of stopping the next one. WANT THE VIDEOS HEAD TO YOUTUBE @sarahferrismedia And if you are wanting AD FREE | EARLY ACCESS | BONUS CONTENT HIT THE BANNER ON APPLE PODCASTS TO SUBSCRIBEOR SUPPORT US: Patreon.com/stopthekilling Message us on instagram : @conmunitypodcast@stopthekillingstoriesAnd for all things Katherine Schweit including where you can purchase her book STOP THE KILLING: How to end the mass shooting crisis head to: www.katherineschweit.comRESOURCESStop the Bleed trainingFBI RUN, HIDE, FIGHTThis is a CONmunity Podcast Production on the Killer Podcasts NetworkCheck out more:CONNING THE CONKLOOGHLESS - THE LONG CONGUILTY GREENIETHE BRAVERY ACADEMY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thanks to Imron Corporation for hosting this live episode of Stop the Killing at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, recorded in January 2025. What do a vehicle attack in New Orleans…a car explosion in Las Vegas…and a targeted assassination in New York… all have in common? More than you think. In this special live episode — recorded on the field at SoFi Stadium in January 2025 — Sarah and Katherine break down three recent, high-profile cases and reveal the patterns that link them. Because while the headlines call them different things — terrorism, explosion, assassination — the reality is much simpler, and much more important: They are all acts of targeted violence. And if we understand the patterns, we have a chance to stop them. A vehicle used as a weapon.14 people killed. Dozens injured. How the attacker carried out reconnaissance beforehand Why temporary security gaps (like removed bollards) mattered The warning signs that were there before the attack How planning and opportunity collided in real time A shocking incident outside a Trump hotel just hours later. Why this was not what it first appeared to be The role of mental health and personal crisis How quickly speculation can spiral into misinformation The difference between targeted violence and self-directed harm A calculated, premeditated killing in broad daylight. 10 days of surveillance before the attack The escape plan — and where it unraveled How digital footprints helped track the suspect The disturbing rise of online glorification after violent acts These incidents may look different — but the behaviour patterns are the same Targeted violence is almost always planned, not spontaneous The warning signs are there — but often missed or dismissed Prevention starts with recognising changes in behaviour The public plays a critical role, often without realising it Across all three cases, one theme stands out: Behavioural change. Sudden isolation Dropping off the radar Changes in routine, work, or communication Fixation on a person, place, or grievance These are the signals that matter — whether someone is heading toward harming others or themselves. Most active attacks are over in minutes The opportunity to stop them is before they begin Prevention is always a shared responsibility This is not about fear.It is about awareness. This episode was recorded live in January 2025 during the Imron Safety and Security Conference in Los Angeles, surrounded by experts, practitioners, and innovators working on real-world solutions. We had a brilliant experience with the team at Imron Corporation — from the staff to the exhibitors, the conversations, and the technology on show. If you are serious about understanding where safety and security is heading, these summits are genuinely worth your time. They bring together industry leaders, law enforcement, and cutting-edge technology in a way that sparks real collaboration. Find out more about upcoming summits here:https://imron.com/pages/imron-security-and-safety-summit-detroit Follow Stop the Killing on Apple or Spotify Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it Leave a review to help more people find the show Different headlines.Same patterns. And the more we understand them, the better chance we have of stopping the next one. WANT THE VIDEOS HEAD TO YOUTUBE @sarahferrismedia  And if you are wanting AD FREE | EARLY ACCESS | BONUS CONTENT  HIT THE BANNER ON APPLE PODCASTS TO SUBSCRIBE OR SUPPORT US: Patreon.com/stopthekilling  Message us on instagram :  @conmunitypodcast @stopthekillingstories And for all things Katherine Schweit including where you can purchase her book STOP THE KILLING: How to end the mass shooting crisis head to: www.katherineschweit.com RESOURCES Stop the Bleed training FBI  RUN, HIDE, FIGHT This is a CONmunity Podcast Production on the Killer Podcasts Network Check out more: CONNING THE CON KLOOGHLESS - THE LONG CON GUILTY GREENIE THE BRAVERY ACADEMY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices